2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class · 6,214 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Classs fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 V-Class years (6,214 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz V-Classs: 17%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz V-Classs: 17%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 97,533
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,214
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Suspension6.1%
- Brakes3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.29%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.63%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.51%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.22%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.84%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.43%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.14%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.66%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz V-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Classs fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 V-Class years (6,214 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.29% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.87% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class shows 97,533 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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